Yearly Archive for 2013

: 2013

Here’s the letter that went out to Van de Putte’s supporters today: As a mother, grandmother, and fifth generation Texan, nothing is more important to me than my family and the great state of Texas. I understand that the future prosperity of Texas families is dependent upon the path we choose to take today. So […] …

Last night, we reported that Sen. Leticia Van De Putte would make an “announcement about an announcement” regarding her plans to run for lieutenant governor. Today, we’re told to look for an email tomorrow. As we previously wrote, she is expected to announce on Nov. 23 that she will run. Democratic Senate colleagues — too […] …

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, will run for lieutenant governor and will announce tomorrow the kick-off date for her campaign. Or, in the words of one source, she will “announce that she will have an announcement” on Nov. 23, and that announcement will be her race for lieutenant governor. Democrats have been hoping […] …

AUSTIN — The number of candidates in the crowded Republican race for agriculture commissioner grew Tuesday as former state Rep. Tommy Merritt of Longview formally cast his bid. Speaking outside of the …

University of Texas System spokesman Jenny LaCoste-Caputo confirmed that attorneys Francine Frederick, who represents the Board of Regents, and Dan Sharphorn, who represents the UT-System, will appear before the House comittee investigating regent Wallace Hall. But their testimony will be limited to certain issues, as they will claim attorney-client privilege, she said. “They are scheduled […] …